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How Trimble CoPilot Unifies In-Cab Navigation and Back-Office Fleet Management

Learn how Trimble CoPilot enables better fleet management by bridging the gap between dispatch and drivers by using a shared commercial navigation engine.

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How does Trimble CoPilot optimize the in-cab experience?

CoPilot powers the in-cab experience by delivering safe, truck-legal, turn-by-turn commercial navigation integrated directly with back-office routing. It uses customizable vehicle profiles and offline map storage to give drivers reliable, distraction-free guidance

CoPilot is deployed the same way across every fleet vehicle and device, so every driver gets the identical experience regardless of what they're driving or which app store their device uses. That consistency makes onboarding faster and reduces the "which app do I use" confusion during rollout.

Inside the cab: safe, distraction-free commercial navigation

Drivers need confidence they won't get a truck stuck or fined

CoPilot Delivers: routes calculated against real vehicle dimensions, weight, and Hazmat restrictions.

Drivers need guidance that doesn't create distraction

CoPilot Delivers: voice-guided, distraction-free turn-by-turn instructions with lane and sign cues.

Drivers need navigation that works everywhere

CoPilot Delivers: onboard maps and routing function fully offline, no signal required.

Drivers need help finding parking and safe breaks

CoPilot Delivers: predictive parking and HOS-compliant break suggestions built into trip planning.

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One routing engine. Every workflow.

Connecting the back office to the cab is essential for consistent commercial routing. Extend the same PC*Miler routing engine powering in-cab navigation to your back-office planning, visualization and reporting tools, so every mile planned, driven and billed stays aligned.

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What drivers get: Truck-specific navigation, built in

Truck-Specific Turn-by-Turn Routing

Included: keeps drivers on the most efficient, truck-legal path, reducing out-of-route mileage and fuel costs by up to 10%.

Lane Guidance (Lane Assist & CoPilot ClearTurn™)

Included: reduces last-second lane changes and missed exits on unfamiliar routes.

Hazard Alerts (Low Bridges, Rollovers, Sudden Slowdowns)

Included: warns drivers of restricted roads and physical dangers before they reach them, based on real vehicle dimensions.

Offline Maps & Routing

Included: full navigation functionality even without cell signal or data connectivity, no dead zones, no lost drivers.

Automatic Re-Routing

Included: instantly recalculates after a missed turn or road closure, no manual intervention needed.

Last-Mile Precision

Included: routes drivers to the correct truck entry and exit gates at the destination, not just the front door. Steer clear of restricted or residential streets during the final leg of the trip.

Predictive Parking

Included: live insights on peak hours and space availability at truck stops help drivers plan stops before they arrive.

6M+ Truck-Specific Points of Interest

Included: with Trimble Places, drivers find truck stops, fuel, and services relevant to commercial vehicles, not passenger-car results.

Speed Limit Indicators & Alerts

Included: keeps drivers aware of posted limits in real time, supporting safety and compliance.

HOS Clocks & Suggested Breaks

Included: Displays Hours of Service clocks and recommends rest stops to help drivers avoid HOS violations.

Live GPS / In-Progress Trip Visibility

Add-On (RouteReporter): Dispatch can see a driver's real-time location and route events as they happen, rather than waiting for trip completion.

Route-Specific Weather Alerts

Add-On (Weather Intelligence): Real-time, hyperlocal, route-mapped weather alerts (plus 7-day predictive forecasting) help drivers anticipate hazards before they're on the road.

Voice-Guided, Distraction-Free Directions

Included: drivers get clear spoken guidance without needing to read or interact with the screen while driving.

Driver Assistant

Included: AI-powered tool designed to support hands-free interactions. Drivers can ask questions, get route info and complete tasks by voice, keeping eyes on the road.

Motion Lock

Included: Prevents map interaction while the vehicle is moving, cutting down on distracted driving.

Truck-Specific Turn-by-Turn Routing

Included: keeps drivers on the most efficient, truck-legal path, reducing out-of-route mileage and fuel costs by up to 10%.

Lane Guidance (Lane Assist & CoPilot ClearTurn™)

Included: reduces last-second lane changes and missed exits on unfamiliar routes.

Hazard Alerts (Low Bridges, Rollovers, Sudden Slowdowns)

Included: warns drivers of restricted roads and physical dangers before they reach them, based on real vehicle dimensions.

Offline Maps & Routing

Included: full navigation functionality even without cell signal or data connectivity, no dead zones, no lost drivers.

Automatic Re-Routing

Included: instantly recalculates after a missed turn or road closure, no manual intervention needed.

Last-Mile Precision

Included: routes drivers to the correct truck entry and exit gates at the destination, not just the front door. Steer clear of restricted or residential streets during the final leg of the trip.

Predictive Parking

Included: live insights on peak hours and space availability at truck stops help drivers plan stops before they arrive.

6M+ Truck-Specific Points of Interest

Included: with Trimble Places, drivers find truck stops, fuel, and services relevant to commercial vehicles, not passenger-car results.

Speed Limit Indicators & Alerts

Included: keeps drivers aware of posted limits in real time, supporting safety and compliance.

HOS Clocks & Suggested Breaks

Included: Displays Hours of Service clocks and recommends rest stops to help drivers avoid HOS violations.

Live GPS / In-Progress Trip Visibility

Add-On (RouteReporter): Dispatch can see a driver's real-time location and route events as they happen, rather than waiting for trip completion.

Route-Specific Weather Alerts

Add-On (Weather Intelligence): Real-time, hyperlocal, route-mapped weather alerts (plus 7-day predictive forecasting) help drivers anticipate hazards before they're on the road.

Voice-Guided, Distraction-Free Directions

Included: drivers get clear spoken guidance without needing to read or interact with the screen while driving.

Driver Assistant

Included: AI-powered tool designed to support hands-free interactions. Drivers can ask questions, get route info and complete tasks by voice, keeping eyes on the road.

Motion Lock

Included: Prevents map interaction while the vehicle is moving, cutting down on distracted driving.

Back office fleet management tools: Billing, reporting and reconciliation

Custom Vehicle Profiles

Included: route by dimension, weight, and load type so every driver is automatically kept on truck-legal roads, reducing fines and accidents.

Hazmat Routing (30 Categories)

Included: automatically route around restrictions for hazardous loads, keeping drivers compliant without manual lookup.

Motion-Lock Controls

Included: restrict driver interaction with the app while the vehicle is in motion, reinforcing safety policy fleet-wide.

Route Modifiers

Included: shape routes based on company preferences for specific roads to close off, avoid, or favor.

Remote Configuration & Vehicle Profile Assignment

Add-On (Account Manager): remotely create and assign routing profiles and settings to specific vehicles or drivers, without touching individual devices.

Custom Places, Sites & Map Assignment

Add-On (Account Manager): assign custom location data and map sets to specific vehicles or drivers, and detect location entry/exit for accurate TMS data.

Route Compliance Monitoring

Add-On (Account Manager + RouteReporter): monitor driver adherence to assigned routes, with configuration profiles that limit what drivers can change on their own devices.

Post-Trip Route Analytics

Add-On (RouteReporter): high-precision, planned-vs-actual reporting to catch deviations, minimize out-of-route mileage, and coach drivers with data.

Live GPS Monitoring

Add-On (RouteReporter): real-time visibility into driver activity and in-progress trips, no waiting for post-trip data.

Weather Risk Intelligence

Add-On (RouteReporter + Weather Intelligence): archives historical on-road weather events to dispute OTIF charges and justify weather-related delays.

Custom Vehicle Profiles

Included: route by dimension, weight, and load type so every driver is automatically kept on truck-legal roads, reducing fines and accidents.

Hazmat Routing (30 Categories)

Included: automatically route around restrictions for hazardous loads, keeping drivers compliant without manual lookup.

Motion-Lock Controls

Included: restrict driver interaction with the app while the vehicle is in motion, reinforcing safety policy fleet-wide.

Route Modifiers

Included: shape routes based on company preferences for specific roads to close off, avoid, or favor.

Remote Configuration & Vehicle Profile Assignment

Add-On (Account Manager): remotely create and assign routing profiles and settings to specific vehicles or drivers, without touching individual devices.

Custom Places, Sites & Map Assignment

Add-On (Account Manager): assign custom location data and map sets to specific vehicles or drivers, and detect location entry/exit for accurate TMS data.

Route Compliance Monitoring

Add-On (Account Manager + RouteReporter): monitor driver adherence to assigned routes, with configuration profiles that limit what drivers can change on their own devices.

Post-Trip Route Analytics

Add-On (RouteReporter): high-precision, planned-vs-actual reporting to catch deviations, minimize out-of-route mileage, and coach drivers with data.

Live GPS Monitoring

Add-On (RouteReporter): real-time visibility into driver activity and in-progress trips, no waiting for post-trip data.

Weather Risk Intelligence

Add-On (RouteReporter + Weather Intelligence): archives historical on-road weather events to dispute OTIF charges and justify weather-related delays.

Centralized fleet-wide control, from dispatch to the road

PC*Miler-Powered Consistency

Included: the same routing engine drives in-cab navigation, back-office planning, billing, and fuel tax reporting, so planned, driven, and billed miles always match.

Dispatch API Integration

Included: push dispatched stops and trips directly into a driver's device, no manual address entry, with ETA data flowing back to the back office automatically.

Multi-Stop Route Optimization (up to 50 stops)

Included: build and optimize routes with up to 50 stops directly from dispatch and workflow applications.

Flexible Integration Options (Standalone app / CPIK / SDK)

Supported: fit CoPilot to your existing TMS and dispatch workflow rather than replacing it.

Route-Specific Weather Intelligence

Add-On (Weather Intelligence): Hyperlocal, 7-day predictive forecasting mapped to routes, with API access to feed third-party TMS or load board tools.

Billing & Driver Pay Accuracy

Included: Dock-to-dock mileage accuracy accounts for real truck variables (dimensions, weight, bridge clearance, hazmat), the recognized standard for freight contracts and driver.

Fuel Tax Reporting (PC*Miler | FuelTax)

Add-On (licensed separately): Automates IFTA/IRP mileage and tax calculation across all U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions, cutting manual reporting work each quarter.

Toll Cost Comparison (Planned vs. Actual)

Add-On (RouteReporter): Displays planned and actual toll costs side-by-side for easier reconciliation and driver coaching.

PC*Miler-Powered Consistency

Included: the same routing engine drives in-cab navigation, back-office planning, billing, and fuel tax reporting, so planned, driven, and billed miles always match.

Dispatch API Integration

Included: push dispatched stops and trips directly into a driver's device, no manual address entry, with ETA data flowing back to the back office automatically.

Multi-Stop Route Optimization (up to 50 stops)

Included: build and optimize routes with up to 50 stops directly from dispatch and workflow applications.

Flexible Integration Options (Standalone app / CPIK / SDK)

Supported: fit CoPilot to your existing TMS and dispatch workflow rather than replacing it.

Route-Specific Weather Intelligence

Add-On (Weather Intelligence): Hyperlocal, 7-day predictive forecasting mapped to routes, with API access to feed third-party TMS or load board tools.

Billing & Driver Pay Accuracy

Included: Dock-to-dock mileage accuracy accounts for real truck variables (dimensions, weight, bridge clearance, hazmat), the recognized standard for freight contracts and driver.

Fuel Tax Reporting (PC*Miler | FuelTax)

Add-On (licensed separately): Automates IFTA/IRP mileage and tax calculation across all U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions, cutting manual reporting work each quarter.

Toll Cost Comparison (Planned vs. Actual)

Add-On (RouteReporter): Displays planned and actual toll costs side-by-side for easier reconciliation and driver coaching.

Trimble CoPilot

Commercial navigation software built for better fleet management

When fleet routing, navigation, billing, and fuel tax reporting all run on the same data, discrepancies disappear. Trimble CoPilot extends a single source of truth from the office to the cab. It equips drivers with safe, truck-legal guidance they'll actually use, empowers fleet managers with centralized control and real compliance visibility, and delivers pristine data the back office can trust the first time, every time.

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How does CoPilot connect in-cab navigation with back-office operations to improve fleet management?

CoPilot bridges the gap between the cab and the office by bringing the exact PC*Miler routing engine used in your planning, dispatch, and billing software straight to the driver. By keeping drivers and managers on a single routing standard, CoPilot ensures planned, driven, and billed miles match perfectly—eliminating revenue leakage and cutting out-of-route costs.

Why this matters to your fleet operations

The Problem CoPilot Solves

Fleet Manager

Inconsistent routing tools mean drivers go off-route, miss compliance restrictions, or can't be monitored centrally.

Back Office / Finance

Mileage discrepancies between planning, in-cab, and billing systems create reconciliation headaches and disputed pay.

Dispatch

Manual address entry and disconnected trip data slow down route assignment and increase errors.

Connect your back office to the cab with Trimble CoPilot

Talk to our experts to learn how you can streamline your operations company-wide by extending the same commercial routing algorithm powering your in-cab navigation to your back office planning, visualization and reporting tools.